AN ODDS AND ENDS LUNCH

All right, there's a lot of stuff in the fridge that needs to be used up fast.  I just found some yellowing broccolini I forgot to cook last week.  My husband and I are hungry on this lazy Sunday afternoon, so I got to work pulling out random items to create a decent lunch.

ON THE CUTTING BOARD:



A boneless, skinless chicken breast, broccolini, green pepper, scallions, red onion, artichoke hearts, lemon, tomato, fresh dill, fresh turmeric root, ginger root, garlic, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, soba noodles (already cooked).

STEP ONE:



Heat one T. of oil (I used canola) in a large skillet and start to quick fry the chicken breast that has been cut into thin slices.  Peel and grate two-inch pieces of ginger and turmeric and add to a small bowl with three cloves of minced garlic.

STEP TWO:




Combine one T. of dark soy sauce, 2 tsp. of rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl, mix into the ginger, garlic, turmeric mixture and add to the chicken.

STEP THREE:







Stir to coat chicken and add the green pepper, artichoke hearts (cut into quarters), the tomato (coarsely chopped) along with two coarsely chopped scallions, red onion (I had a tiny piece) and the squeeze of half a small lemon.

STEP FOUR:



Add the broccolini and the noodles with 3 T. of water or vegetable broth. If you want some heat, add red pepper flakes. Could also use a hot chili in Step 1.  Let simmer while distributing the noodles throughout the skillet.  Add one tsp. of sesame oil and turn up heat for a minute or less while tossing.  Top with chopped dill or any other herb you have on hand.  Enjoy!

This was a very simple, healthy dish to make. All you need to do is look in your fridge, see what's there that needs to be eaten and pull out a skillet to cook it!  Adjust seasonings to your taste and experiment with lots of different herbs and spices.

I'd love to know what's in YOUR fridge and what you do to use your food before it goes off.

ALLA VOSTRA SALUTE!